Student Handbook - Preparing for Your Absence

POWER OF ATTORNEY: Depending on the laws in your home country, it may be necessary to designate an individual, usually a parent, to take care of banking or financial aid matters on your behalf while you are abroad. Find out what the proper procedures are and make these arrangements before you depart.

TAXES IN YOUR HOME COUNTRY: You may need to arrange to have tax forms sent to you or have taxes paid for you while you are abroad. Be sure to know what your tax responsibilities are and how to comply while you are away.

VOTING: If there are important elections scheduled while you will be abroad, find out if you can vote by absentee ballot and make the proper arrangements to do so.